GuerillaBill
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- Feb 12, 2008
- 247
- 27
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett AT Pro, Minelab Excalibur II, Whites BeachHunter 300
We had record low temps in Florida overnight, and a pretty stiff breeze on the beach.
As I was out there detecting this morning, I was getting some strange looks from the few other people on the beach - who must have thought I was insane to be out there on the beach with wind chills in the mid 20s, and what looked like a sandstorm.
But I finding there are some advantages to the cold and wind.
One thing the wind does is blow the top surface off the sand, which can expose more treasures. And the wind also tends to pick up the light trashy objects and blow them into the dunes (assuming and off-shore wind).
Another good thing is there weren't any crowds on the beach - I pretty much had the place to myself.
I didn't find any gold this morning, but did find several coins, and some very interesting sea shells that were blown up on the beach by the wind.
I'll be heading back out this afternoon - hitting another local beach to see what I can find, and to get another dose of sun, wind, and a little chill.
Bill
As I was out there detecting this morning, I was getting some strange looks from the few other people on the beach - who must have thought I was insane to be out there on the beach with wind chills in the mid 20s, and what looked like a sandstorm.
But I finding there are some advantages to the cold and wind.
One thing the wind does is blow the top surface off the sand, which can expose more treasures. And the wind also tends to pick up the light trashy objects and blow them into the dunes (assuming and off-shore wind).
Another good thing is there weren't any crowds on the beach - I pretty much had the place to myself.
I didn't find any gold this morning, but did find several coins, and some very interesting sea shells that were blown up on the beach by the wind.
I'll be heading back out this afternoon - hitting another local beach to see what I can find, and to get another dose of sun, wind, and a little chill.
Bill
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